2023 ASPE 19th Annual KC Construction Estimating Academy

21350 West 153rd Street,Olathe KS 66061

02 February, 2023

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Kansas City’s 19th Annual Estimating Academy - Construction Estimating Educational & Networking Event Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Kansas City Chapter 32 from 7:00AM-5:00PM Thursday 2/2/2023For General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Cost Estimators, Project Managers & Suppliers. Join us as our Expert Speakers present a variety of Construction Estimating and Project Management topics and Learn about a variety of Construction Estimating topics ranging from the latest Estimating & Construction Technology to Construction Estimating Law and Soft Skills for Estimators.  Network all day long with other Construction Industry Professionals. Build on your Construction Estimating Knowledge and take part in some good networking all in one All Day, Big Event! ASPE CPE attendees can claim 5 PDUs in one day towards your professional development.Platinum Sponsors:TBDGold Sponsors:Design Supply DoorsMcCownGordon ConstructionSilver Sponsors:TBDPrinting Sponsor:TBD2023 KC Estimating Academy is Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter #32THE CLASS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE 2023 ESTIMATING ACADEMY at Ball Event Center!3:00PM - 6:00PM on Wed, 2/1/23 - Bid Day SimulationThis Class is designed for new Estimators and Project Managers that have not been through a Bid Day at a General Contractors firm. Teams will receive bids from Subcontractors and compete to provide the most competitive bid for the project and a prize will be given to the winning team. This Class will be taught by General Contractors experienced in running Bid Days at a General Contractor's Office.Schedule for the 2023 KC Estimating Academy on Thursday February 2, 20237:OOAM-8:00AM Registrations & Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Juice, Networking, Vendor Booths8:00 AM-8:05AM, Welcome Address and Introductions by ASPE Chapter 32 President8:05 AM-8:25AM Keynote Address by Barb Allen, 8:25AM-9:00AM, Togal AI Estimating Presentation, Johnny Maghzal Head of Product Development Togal AITogal.AI uses proprietary AI algorithms to automatically and accurately detect, label, and measure project spaces, walls & objects within seconds. Additionally, Togal compares drawing versions and provides an instant quantitative analysis of all changes or modifications. Togal.AI supports all drawing formats, including PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, etc. Togal reduces the takeoff process from days to seconds. Togal saves contractors time and money so they can concentrate on bringing more value to their clients.Johnny Maghzal is Head of Product Development and a Founding Member of Togal.AI overseeing the daily development needs of the software including managing the proprietary data. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon in addition to receiving his MBA from the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami. An estimating expert, Johnny has been working in the construction industry for nearly a decade. Before moving to the United States, Johnny worked for the largest specialized engineer solutions firm in the Middle East. While studying for his MBA, Johnny joined the pre-construction department of one of the largest general contracting companies. 9:15AM-10:30AM Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions:1. TBD2. "Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics & Beyond", Troy DeGroot , Bluebeam Certified Instructor at UChapter2.We’re going to kick off this basics course showing Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and how we can trick the settings to provide even more harder to find measurements. Next you’ll see how various customization options help you itemize quantities and discuss the results in the Markups List. • Standard Measurements like Length, Area, Volume and Counts• Tricks to measure sloped and vertical and other hard to measure materials• How to customize tools to track and sort quantities3. "Basic Estimating for Beginning Estimators", Dan Frondorf, CPE, CDT, Chief Estimator DG Frondorf and Associates, LLC.Morning Break - 10:30AM-10:45AM10:45AM-Noon Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions:1. Using the Latest Technology in Earthwork Estimating & Execution, Dan Frondorf, CPE, CDT, Construction Estimator, Andrew Patch, President, Heartland Drone Company-PropTech HD. Using (3) Levels of Reality Capture to insure accurate construction estimates. You may not need Lidar Radar for your reality capture. You may only need a good set of photogrammetry files or even just High Def Photography of the site and existing conditions. Attend this seminar to learn the most intelligent use of reality capture for construction estimating.2. TBD3. Construction Law for Estimators, Lee Brummitt, Attorney•Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Montemore, P.C.Noon-1:00PM BBQ Buffet Lunch Catered by Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ1:00PM - 2:15PM Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions on: 1. TBD2. Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates – Advanced & “Wow, show that again”, Troy DeGroot , Bluebeam Certified Instructor at UChapter2. After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics course we’ll dive into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and organizing information. This course promises to be an eye opener for those of you doing estimates in an Excel spreadsheet. We might even have ideas to incorporate Bluebeam markups into your existing estimating software. • Creating Custom Columns• Markup List results & Quantity Link capabilities• Industry examples & ideas for Earth, Concrete, Steel & Electrical estimates3. "Sales & Business Development for Estimators", Eric Soriano, Commercial Sales Rep., Hermes Landscaping, Inc.Afternoon Break - 2:15PM-2:45PM2:45PM-4:00 PM Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions on: 1. Negotiating Skills for Estimators & Project Managers, Dan Stalp, Owner Often, we believe negotiating is only for the owners or business development roles within the construction industry. What if we expanded our thinking into change orders, landing/expanding a project, or presenting to a prospective client.During this interactive session, you will discover:• How personality and style influence negotiating.• Differing points of view and how they operate.• Best practices when negotiating. While this session has a business angle to it, this information is transferable to your personal life. You won’t want to miss this session.2. TBD3. TBD(Classes and Presenters subject to change) (Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event because we have Signed Contracts with head counts with 2 Caterers, Ball Conference Center, Table Rental Vendor and Bartending Services Company.  Within 7 days of event you are welcome to send someone else in your place). 4:00PM-5:00PM Networking Happy Hour at with Beer, Wine, Appetizers and Give Aways10 Reasons to Attend the 2022 KC Construction Estimating Academy10. Stay abreast of the latest Construction Estimating Tools & Technology.9. Meet and Learn from leading edge Construction Estimating Tools & Software Vendors.8. Learn about the State of the Art and the Future of Construction Estimating from Key Stakeholders and Experts.7. Learn how Contractors are managing construction materials pricing and availability instability.6. Get answers to your Construction Law questions from a Construction Attorney.5. Find ways to work Smarter and Faster Estimating Construction work.4. Network with other Kansas City based Construction General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators, Project Managers, and Suppliers.3. Learn more about Construction Estimating tools, techniques, and new technologies in one day than in a year spent in the office which helps you and your company stay competitive in today's rapidly changing construction market.2. Meet and learn from some of the leading Construction Estimators from Kansas City and the USA.1. Learn new strategies & techniques for improving your skills using Excel, Bluebeam & Other Estimating Software.Dress Code: Business Casual (blue jeans are acceptable)(Classes and Presenters subject to change) (Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event because we have Signed Contracts with head counts with 2 Caterers, Ball Conference Center, Table Rental Vendor and Bartending Services Company.  Within 7 days of event you are welcome to send someone else in your place). 4:00PM-5:00PM Networking Happy Hour at with Beer, Wine, Appetizers and Give Aways10 Reasons to Attend the 2022 KC Construction Estimating Academy10. Stay abreast of the latest Construction Estimating Tools & Technology.9. Meet and Learn from leading edge Construction Estimating Tools & Software Vendors.8. Learn about the State of the Art and the Future of Construction Estimating from Key Stakeholders and Experts.7. Learn how Contractors are managing construction materials pricing and availability instability.6. Get answers to your Construction Law questions from a Construction Attorney.5. Find ways to work Smarter and Faster Estimating Construction work.4. Network with other Kansas City based Construction General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators, Project Managers, and Suppliers.3. Learn more about Construction Estimating tools, techniques, and new technologies in one day than in a year spent in the office which helps you and your company stay competitive in today's rapidly changing construction market.2. Meet and learn from some of the leading Construction Estimators from Kansas City and the USA.1. Learn new strategies & techniques for improving your skills using Estimating Software.Dress Code: Business Casual